Arnold Avenue over Lillibridge Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcKean County, Pennsylvania · Arnold / Broad ST Inter · Structure no. 000000000025621
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arnold Avenue over Lillibridge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arnold Avenue over Lillibridge Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arnold Avenue over Lillibridge Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arnold Avenue over Lillibridge Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Arnold Avenue over Lillibridge Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Arnold Avenue over Lillibridge Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Arnold Avenue over Lillibridge Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.